Publications by authors named "Ayesha B Sambo"
Cancer Epidemiol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Oklahoma has lower cancer mortality rates than 33 other states despite a higher cancer incidence, highlighting the urgent need to study cancer trends in its high-risk populations.
- The study used data from OK2SHARE to analyze cancer rates by urban and rural classifications, revealing notable differences in cancer types and insurance coverage.
- Results indicate that rural areas face higher mortality rates from various cancers, particularly lung cancer, emphasizing the necessity for better cancer detection and treatment in these regions.
